Absolutely yes. The pageant will include a talent segment, but it is optional. Those who participate in the talent portion will be given bonus points in the pageant, but not all contestants will be participating in the talent portion. Again, it’s optional and not added to the pageant's score. You will NOT lose your chance at winning the Miss Arab title if you choose not to participate in the talent portion.

A: Unfortunately, there is no way to determine how fluent you are. A part of the contest is Arabic ability. You will be competing against the other Pageant contestants on their Arabic ability. Only one portion of the competition will be in Arabic, all other parts of the competition will be in English.

A: Yes, it is possible for parents to stay in the hotel. However, they cannot stay in the same room. They may be able to qualify for discounts through our sponsor hotels. The organization will provide free local transportation and accommodation for each contestant only. If your parents accompany you, they will be required to pay for themselves.

A: She will be involved in public events for one year representing the Arab Community here in the USA. She will be featured in the media, in TV appearances, interviews, along with advertisement opportunities. Watch the current Miss Arab's activities HERE.